The women of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Howard #1882 participate in religious, charitable and educational apostolates of the Church. The Court actively supports right-to-life activities, various charities on the local and national level, offers support and encouragement to our clergy and participates in multiple parish life activities.

The mission statement of the CDA is "Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all."